i completely agree with you. life should be respected and cared for in the best way possible. thats not to say i dont respect the life of the animals that i eat, i do. i eat locally grown meat when ever i can because i know how those farmers treat their live stalk and i know that what i am about to enjoy had a chance to enjoy life.
i can hear my self tangenting so i'll reign it back around.
yes all life deserves respect, yes life less able to care for itself should be protected from those who would take advantage of its helplessness in a way that makes that life more miserable.